Drew De Four is a 6'7, Belgian-American, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, dueling pianist, and actor from Ann Arbor, Michigan. His original music blends the bluesy balladeering of Tom Waits, the soul-infused playfulness of Dr. John, and the vibrant virtuosity of Ray Charles.
1,000+ live performances to date, Drew has averaged 150 shows per year since 2004. Also, starting in 2007, Drew has produced (and self-financed) three studio albums, each one with its own character and feel:
Earlier Work (2007) - accompanied by a 4-piece band.
Love and Politics on a Piano (2008) - just Drew and a piano.
The Troubadour (2009) - an epic project with 20 guest musicians.
Drew has already written his 4th album: Bartillary (to be recorded in the distant future). Songs from this album can be heard on his solo tours around the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, and Japan. As well, he has written 10 Piano Solos, a 4 Movement Piano Piece, and many other songs in various styles that have not found their home on an album just yet.
Although he plays in a variety of formats, Drew's most recent incarnation as a solo piano performer has proven to be his forte. While promoting his original material, Drew enlivens audiences with his charismatic piano-playing style and inexhaustive repertoire. Though typically solo, guest musicians and even a backing band might also accompany a Drew De Four show.
What's happening? Looks like your summer tour is coming to a close. Hope it was great. Drop me a line when you get back in to town, I want to hear all about it.
Hey Drew, How are you?? Sorry I missed you last time you were in town...busy and weird time. I hope you're having a great summer and are enjoying your travels where ever they may be. We'll have to cook again sometime...Peace.
hey drew kat here. seen you in skelley's sat night and was very entertained :)had come with laura, she had to leave early as she had a concert the next morning and i was completley content to sit and listen to all of your set on my own and as sober as a judge haha! love your original stuff and hope you have fun on your travels :)
hey ya, saw you at oxegen in our lovely green camp site!!you are amazingly talented...loved it..going to try get to see you in athlone tomorrow but its a bit of a journey.next time your in ireland..come to dundalk?
SO, I saw you at Athens Artsfest, but missed you at the Railhouse! I am so very bummed! :[ Did it go ok, and is there any chance you will be there again ? ? ? I like upstate NY, just can't travel too far these days, I'm primary caregiver for my Father so I stay close to home. Anyway, hope I get to catch a show! take care Drew!
Hey! Just wanted to let you know I have a new song up called "I Didn't Know". If you get a chance and haven't heard it yet, please check it out and let me know what you think! Thank you so much! I hope your week rocks! :-)
